Political, Social, and Religious Ravings from a Texas Conservative

Chivalry for the Perp

Yesterday, President Obama chivalrously defended U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice concerning the lies she spread when she hit the Sunday Morning talk shows right after the Benghazi terrorist attacks.

“If you want to pick a fight with my U.N. ambassador, and blame her for something that was not her responsibility on Benghazi, then you come after me, John McCain and Lindsey Graham. Don’t come after Susan Rice.” — President Barack Obama (11/14/12)

To which I say Bullshit! If you make a decision to propagate information you know is wrong; it speaks of your character. It speaks of your qualifications to hold higher office. Susan Rice is fair game and should be held responsible for her actions as should you, Mr. President.

For example, Mr. President, if you told Susan Rice to break into a car and steal a stereo; and she does it; you are responsible for instigating the crime. But so is she responsible for perpetrating the crime. Both have (or should have) consequences.

Too bad there weren’t any “journalists” at that press conference. One might have asked something like:

“Why would the White House have sent Rice out to be the voice of the administration on Benghazi if A) She didn’t know what was going on, and B) they didn’t want her held responsible for the explanation she gave?” — Charles Krauthammer